Skin tightening cream

More recently, the word “lift” suggested plastic surgery. But some cosmetics promise a similar effect. Let’s talk about them in more detail.

Why does skin lose elasticity?

A lot of factors affect the condition of the skin, changing it not for the better. It loses turgor, becomes less elastic and stretches as a result:

  • age-related and hormonal changes (collagen and elastin production decreases);
  • pregnancy;
  • a sharp weight loss and, especially, significant fluctuations in body weight;
  • dehydration of the body;
  • lack of regular physical activity.

The zones where there is a lot of adipose tissue suffer the most, and the muscle tissue is poorly developed, that is:

  • face;
  • thighs (inner surface);
  • stomach;
  • chest;
  • neck.

Keep in mind: if you decide to lose weight, immediately start (or better, continue with double attention) to take care of the skin of your face and body, without waiting for sagging. Try to master face fitness. You can see how it works in the video below.

Intensive body care is best combined with diet and fitness. It is also good to connect salon procedures, although you can manage without them if you choose an effective beauty product for home care.

For a more pronounced effect, apply the body cream after using the scrub on clean, heated skin.

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Tasks and composition of the tightening cream

The main task of a tightening or lifting agent is to restore the skin to its former properties and beautiful appearance. That is, to make it more elastic, elastic and dense. To do this, the cream must:
  • activate microcirculation to enhance cell nutrition and stimulate their regeneration;
  • tone and moisturize the epidermis, because dehydrated skin is not elastic;
  • drain if possible to remove swelling.

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The composition of the product must include active ingredients.

  • hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) is the best hydrofixator and stimulator of collagen production.

  • retinol, which activates the work of skin cells, improves metabolism and regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands.

  • Glycerol, softens the upper layer of the epidermis, promotes moisture retention, gives smoothness.

  • Vitamins C and E – natural antioxidants. They slow down the aging process, contribute to the saturation of tissues with oxygen, and stimulate skin regeneration.

  • Minerals и microelements (zinc, chromium) contribute to the restoration of cell membranes.

  • Oils (shea, avocado, wheat germ, cocoa) and plant extracts (cornflower, St. John’s wort, citrus, apple) moisturize and nourish the skin, restoring its elasticity.

  • organic acids help exfoliate dead skin cells, which allows the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the epidermis and stimulate cellular renewal.

  • Caffeine enhances energy metabolism, stimulating the synthesis of ATP (the most important source of cellular energy), has a drainage effect, activates the work of fibroblasts.

  • Essential oils (citrus, rosemary, juniper), fruit extracts, plant hormones (jasmonic acid) tone the skin, accelerate regeneration.

Do not confuse tightening creams with fat burning ones – the latter have slightly different tasks, and hence the composition.

Intensive body care works best when combined with diet and exercise.

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Skin tightening creams

If we are talking about face creams, it is more correct to call them lifting or anti-aging. They are chosen according to skin type. However, aging skin is usually dry. Creams can be:
  • nutritious;
  • moisturizing;
  • day, night or 24-hour action.

5 face lifting creams

Concentrated intensive anti-aging care Redermic Retinol for the skin of the face, neck and decollete, La Roche Posay

The formula with retinol, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate and LHA (lipohydroxy acid) moisturizes the skin, improves its color and texture, stimulates collagen production. When using, it is recommended to apply a product with SPF daily.

Anti-aging day cream Revitalift Laser x3, L’Oréal Paris

Due to the high concentration of vitamin C and proxylan, it activates collagen synthesis and skin regeneration at the cellular level, restores facial contours, smoothes wrinkles.

Anti-wrinkle and firming cream for dry skin LiftActiv Supreme, Vichy

Adenosine and caffeine strengthen and restore the skin, provide a lifting effect throughout the day. Optical correction technology instantly evens out the microrelief, giving the skin a natural glow.

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, SkinCeuticals

The product based on lipids, ceramides and fatty acids stimulates self-healing of the skin, moisturizes, improves elasticity, and corrects wrinkles.

Multi-corrective cream Super Multi-Corrective Cream, Kiehl’s

Contains jasmonic acid, beech extract and sodium hyaluronate. Tones, tightens and moisturizes the skin, corrects the contour of the face.

4 tightening products for the skin of the body

Softening body lotion Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion, Kiehl’s

The composition is enriched with argan oil. The product intensively moisturizes, nourishes, significantly improves the elasticity and smoothness of the skin.

Body milk-gel “Ultraelasticity”, Garnier

Hydrates, tones, drains, firms skin with caffeine and fruit concentrate formula. Daily use quickly gives visible results.

Revitalizing and nourishing body cream Nutrix Royal Body, Lancôme

The product with natural oils normalizes the moisture balance, stimulates the renewal of the epidermis, improves firmness and elasticity.

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